Beetlejuice is Keaton’s most fitting and most famous role. Any other attempt to be outlandish or quirky since then has just seemed like he’s trying to channel what he did for this movie.
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Quick Movie Review: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988)
Usually “spooky” comedies come in the form of PG family entertainment. But Elvira: Mistress of the Dark was released in 1988, when these types of films weren’t prevalent yet, so their identity wasn’t established
Quick Movie Review: Batman Returns (1992)
1989’s Batman is, arguably, a good movie. It tends to be overshadowed by Jack Nicholson’s Joker, relying so heavily on … More
Quick Movie Review: Batman (1989)
I’m never sure how I feel about Michael Keaton. He always has such unorthodox delivery in his performances. I can’t … More
Quick Movie Review: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
I feel like I’m dreaming each time I watch this movie. It’s one of my favorites and has meant a … More
Quick Movie Review: Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)
Despite what many may think about this film, I loved it. It’s far better than its more meandering predecessor–which wasn’t … More
Quick Movie Review: Alice in Wonderland (2010)
The imagery of Wonderland is one that’s notably psychedelic–almost notoriously–to the point where it’s become a well-known pseudo-fact that author … More
Quick Movie Review: Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday (2016)
Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure is one of my all-time favorites, so I’ve been looking forward to this one for awhile. From … More
Quick Movie Review: Big Eyes (2014)
Big Eyes will be seen as one of Tim Burton’s best achievements–not because it’s such a different film than anything … More
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